Restaurants and Take out

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Restaurants

From Anton via https://www.sanmateo.love/nurture

So as not to re-invent Yelp of Google Maps, I will only include the places here that I think are really worth a visit. Of course there are many more that you’ll discover on your own.

Orotina/San Mateo

1. Casa Victoria - best food in the area by far! See Machuca Elements Newsletter featuring it.
2. La Poza Blanca - local favorite, Steakhouse and Italian
3. Malau Orotina - possibly best restaurant in Orotina. Off the beaten path and standard fare, but quality food and service. Best Ceviche!
4. Frenesi - possibly the best Tico food in San Mateo!
5. Buen Camino - bike park with a great gringo-friendly restaurant and lodging.
6. Kafecitos - modernish coffee shop with pastries they bake and a decent breakfast
7. Soda y Restaurante El Forgon - decent local cuisine, conveniently located on the main road
8. La Terraza - another decent local food spot, slightly more upscale then soda, but not "upscale" by any means
9. Mirador Aeromar - local decent cuisine with a view that will knock your socks off! Amazing sunsets!
10. Titis - local cuisine, next to the market
11. Cafetería y Bubble Tea Yicha - Boba tea and coffee house in Orotina.

Jaco

1. Jerah Thai Restaurant in Jaco - go there now! Best Thai outside of Thailand possibly (yes, really!)
2. Sushi at home - vegan friendly sushi restaurant in Jaco.
3. Ohana - vegan friendly sushi restaurant in Jaco.
4. Karma Cafe & Restaurant - delicious vegan restaurant in Jaco
5. Restaurante Mundaka - best breakfast, bowls and smoothies in Jaco
6. Coffee Maison - best croissants outside of France, delicious smoothie bowls, and great coffee

Atenas

1. La Casita del Café - good coffee and comida tipica, and a view to knock your socks off.
2. Monsoon Asian Bistro & Neapolitan Pizza - can you have a place that has awesome Indian and Great Pizza under one roof? Apparently the answer is yes.
3. Pequeña Polonia - in addition to classic American fare, also serves good Polish food like pierogis, schnitzel, Hungarian pancakes, etc.
4. El Jardin - classic fare from burgers to veg. dishes with great views and thoughtful presentation

Puntarenas

1. Apetito Café Restaurante - delicious quesadillas, great coffee

Santa Ana

1. Patisserie d’Amour - excellent pastries and cakes
2. Picnic Cafe - delicious food, fantastic croissants, fresh baked bread, nice outdoor seating area

Other

1. Mae Culpa Restaurante y Pizzería a la Leña - amazing views, good pizza & Italian dishes (use Waze! really important for this one) Minas del Aguacate (nearby spot for a hike and swim)
2. Choco-Tour San Mateo - yes, it’s a bit of a touristy thing, but not a tourist trap! Authentic chocolate tour, very educational.
3. Raw Co Juicery & Food - when in Escazu, a must stop for a quick and healthy bite, bowl, smoothie, soup, baked goods and more.
4. Coffee Tour Atenas